In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, I hope to chronicle the daily life of my great-great grandfather, William Fleming. He served with the 130th Illinois Infantry. I also have a great-great grandfather, William Henry Ellis, who served with the North Carolina Cavalry. Unfortunately, I do not have much information about his service, but perhaps I'll mix in some of his story in when time allows.
The march began this morning at 7 o'clock. They covered just over 17 miles today. They passed Cheneyville at noon, and then it began raining about 1 o'clock. They camped on Bayou Boeuf, about 18 miles from Alexandria.
